The Independent Means Visa in Costa Rica, also known as the Costa Rica Retirement Visa or the Pensionado Visa, offers temporary residency to qualified individuals who can demonstrate a stable passive income from foreign sources.
MOBILITY ASSSET SNAPSHOT
The Independent Means Visa program in Costa Rica provides a pathway to temporary residency for individuals with stable foreign-sourced passive income. This program is designed to attract retirees, investors, and other individuals looking to establish residency in a Central American paradise known for its natural beauty and high quality of life.
Visión general
A route to temporary residency for qualified individuals with passive income in Costa Rica
Requisitos
Personas físicas con rentas pasivas de fuente extranjera
Restricciones de anclaje
Meses para la ciudadanía
Duración del visado
Temporary residency, renewable every 2 years
Meses para el visado
2-3 meses
Requisito de presencia física
4 months per year
Disponibilidad
Alta
Subsidio familiar
Cónyuge e hijos
Visión general
Submit application in person at the Costa Rican Immigration Office or through a licensed attorney
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Independent Means Visa in Costa Rica
The program offers numerous advantages for individuals looking to establish their presence in Costa Rica's tropical paradise.
Stable democracy
High quality of life
Beautiful natural environment
Low monthly income requirement
No minimum investment required
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Online Submission Allowed
Países sin visado
129
Passport Validity
10 years
Access to newly-joined Schengen Area
Ability to live and work in any EU country
Preservation of Croatian cultural heritage
Estabilidad del programa
Minimal Physical Presence Requirement
No Generational Limit to claim citizenship
Países sin visado
151
Passport Validity
10 years
Visión general
Costa Rica offers a stable democracy, excellent healthcare, and a commitment to environmental sustainability.
Ventajas:
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¿Con qué frecuencia debo renovar mi permiso de residencia?
Can Independent Means Visa holders apply for Costa Rican citizenship?
REQUIREMENTS
Check if you qualify based on your family history
Not applicable
Minimum Income or Savings: Pensions, Investments, Rental income+Regular Income Stream: Monthly pension payments, Annuities, Proof of Financial Independence
Not applicable
Criminal Record: A clean criminal record is required
REQUIREMENTS
Para optar al Visado de Medios Independientes, los solicitantes deben cumplir unos criterios específicos que demuestren sus ingresos pasivos estables.
PROCESS
Initial Assessment
• Verify passive income sources
• Confirm income thresholds
• Review healthcare requirements
• Complete financial documentation
Selection Phase
• Choose destination country
• Review residency requirements
• Assess tax implications
• Select optimal visa category
Application Preparation
• Gather proof of income
• Obtain health insurance
• Prepare bank statements
• Complete background verification
Submission
• Submit residency application
• Pay visa fees
• Schedule interview (if required)
• Provide biometric data
Residency Setup
• Receive residency permit
• Register with local authorities
• Set up banking/utilities
• Complete residency registration
PROCESS
DOCUMENTS
Passport+Biometrics
Marriage certificate and birth certificates of dependents (if applicable)
Not applicable
Criminal Record: A clean criminal record is required, confirmed through a police clearance certificate from the applicant's country of origin and any country of residence in the past 3 years.
Applicants must prove they can support themselves without working in Costa Rica
DOCUMENTS
Birth certificates from government archives; Marriage certificates for family dependencies; Police clearance records from current and past residences
Certified translations into official language(s); Apostille certification; Government-issued document legalization
Diploma and transcript verification; Professional certification authentication; Credential evaluation services
Initial application submission fee; Processing and handling charges; Administrative review fees
Fingerprint collection fee; Digital photograph requirements; Biometric data processing
Required medical examinations; Vaccination verification; Health certificate processing
Document verification fees; Background check processing; Application status updates
Consulate visit expenses; Interview travel costs; Temporary accommodation (if required)
Language proficiency testing; Skills assessment fees; Additional document requests
Immigration lawyer consultation; Document review services; Legal representation fees
Tax planning consultation; Asset transfer advisory; Investment planning services
Relocation services; Property search assistance; Settlement support services
Residency card processing; Passport issuance fees; Registration certificates
Oath ceremony fees; Registration charges; Local authority fees
Renewal fees; Status maintenance costs; Annual reporting fees
Rankings
31
Clasificación general
Coste
Based on application fee
Requisitos de residencia
Based on residency requirements
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Duración de los privilegios de residencia
Based on programs’s term
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Processing Speed
Based on estimated processing time
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Requisitos
Based on entry requirements
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Estabilidad del programa
Based on years of activity
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Time to Permanent Residency
Based on permanent residency timeline
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Rankings
Safety
58
Coste de la vida
33
Quality of Life
50
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Healthcare Quality
62
Internet Speed
48
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Human Freedom
29
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